Posting Type: Closed Competitive

Work Type: Full-Time

Nature of Work: Human Resources Technician II is the third level in the Human Resources class series and involves advanced professional, technical, and supervisory work performed in a division of the City Human Resources Department. An employee exercises considerable independence in the performance of duties. Duties may include contract negotiations and labor relations, developing and implementing recruitment and selection processes, developing and implementing safety programs, administering the workers compensation program and administering the pension program. Duties may also include supervising clerical and professional personnel.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

1) Bachelor's DegreeANDThree (3) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: conducting job analyses and salary and benefits surveys, preparing and revising classification descriptions, administering benefits, constructing and validating employment examinations, maintaining and administering Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs, developing and conducting formal training sessions, occupational safety and health work including administration and development of accident prevention programs, administering workers' compensation claims and case management programs, or participating in negotiations or grievance investigations.OR 2) Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:
Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to work sites throughout the City during the course of the work day.

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), or SHRM-CP preferred.

Safety Division: Must possess a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) by the end of the probationary period.

Pay Range: $72,737.60 with step increases to $92,123.20 Annually

Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply: Applicants for a closed competitive posting are required to meet the following: Candidates must be a current or former City of Omaha employee in any of the following categories: Part-time, Seasonal, Classified, Unclassified, or Probationary, who has worked, at the time of application, at least 1,040 cumulative hours within the last 5 years and has been employed by the City at sometime within the last 18 months and who meets the qualifications as set forth in the posting.

How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule. If you do not meet the requirements at the time of this posting, once you do meet the requirements you may apply when it is posted again.

Examination Information: The examination will consist of a structured interview which will be scheduled at a later date. The structured interview is designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. The final eligibility list will be assembled from those candidates achieving a passing score of 60% on the structured interview (100% weight).

Veteran Points: Not applicable to this posting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of general office procedures.
* Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
* Knowledge of the principles and practices of public personnel administration and personnel management, the structure and functions of municipal government, and the principles and practices of the occupations associated with municipal employment.
* Knowledge of the modern techniques used in classification, pay administration, training, recruitment, retirement, performance appraisal, selection, benefits, and federal, state, and local laws regarding human resources.
* Knowledge of interviewing techniques and procedures and basic statistical concepts and methods as applied to personnel testing, compensation, and record keeping.
* Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
* Knowledge of insurance principles and concepts.
* Skill in communicating, both orally and in writing, in order to train employees, deliver presentations, respond to policy and procedure questions from the general public, City employees, and others.
* Ability to plan, assign, oversee, and evaluate the work of subordinates.
* Ability to perform assignments with accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to make decisions, recognizing precedents, practices, and employment-related laws and regulations.
* Ability to perform basic mathematical computations to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
* Ability to interpret and explain personnel rules, collective bargaining agreements, executive orders, policies, and practices.
* Ability to prepare clear, concise, and organized business correspondence and reports.
* Ability to organize, compile, and maintain confidential departmental records and maintain confidentiality.
* Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in order to train employees, deliver presentations, respond to policy and procedure questions from the general public, City employees, and others.
* Ability to use tact and diplomacy when interacting with City employees, members of the general public, and others.
* Ability to analyze data and reports in order to make pro-active decisions and recommendations to improve city operations.
* Ability to adhere to all City of Omaha Human Resources policies, executive orders, and ordinances.
* Ability to understand oral or written instructions.
* Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
* Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public.
* Ability to sit from 76 to 100% of the time; to stand and walk from 26 to 50% of the time; and to reach, balance, bend, stoop, push or pull up to 25% of the time.
* Ability to move objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds of force up to 33% of the time, to use up to ten (10) pounds of force from 34 to 66% of the time, and to use lesser amounts of force from 67 to 100% of the time to move objects.
* For those assigned to the Safety Division:
* Knowledge and ability to research, review, interpret, and administer city, state, and federal regulations regarding safety.
* Knowledge of first aid principles and practices.
* Ability to maintain safety related records and compile reports based on data received such as injuries and accidents, their causes, and steps to take to avoid them in the future.
* Ability to compose, develop, instruct, and evaluate various training, safety and first aid courses and programs.
* For those assigned to Workers Compensation:
* Knowledge of insurance coverage available but not limited to workers' compensation, disability, general liability, property, and professional liability claims.
* Knowledge of ADA accommodations, regulations, guidelines and standards as applicable to a workplace setting.

Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class.

Detailed responsibilities:
* Supervises subordinates in the work of an assigned area, including hiring, training, evaluating, and overseeing the work of subordinate staff.
* Supervises and participates in the establishment of standards, processes, forms, and regulations, and assists in the development of new methods and procedures for improving the quality and efficiency of the assigned area.
* Explains personnel policies and practices to employees and evaluates suggested policy or procedural changes.
* Plans, develops, and administers training programs and activities to all departments on such topics as employee assistance, employment and recruitment, basic and advanced supervisory training, legal compliance benefit programs, workers compensation, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion.
* Oversees the processing of and approves documents such as bids, contracts, requisitions, and vouchers which do not require City Council approval.
* Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor.
* Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.
* The following essential functions are specific to the designated division:
* Safety Division:
* Investigates employee accidents and injuries occurring on the job, including root cause analysis. Interviews victims and witnesses to ascertain the causes and safety precautions needed and processes accident reports and property damage claims.
* Compiles and analyzes employee injury statistics and generates reports from them.
* Educates employees about past accidents and injuries and counsels them as to the methods to avoid similar situations in the future.
* Inspects facilities and equipment, makes recommendations for remedial action and develops and updates emergency procedure programs. Conducts risk assessment evaluations to define means to eliminate identified hazards.
* Monitors and consults with divisional safety committees and assists in the formulation of safety policies. Assist City departments with the implementation and enforcement of safety policies.
* Delivers presentations, conducts meetings, and organizes training related to safety issues for employees and supervisors and coordinates appearances by experts to address safety related issues.
* Oversees and consults with division managers in educating employees on and disbursement of safety materials, standard operating procedures and training manuals. Maintains a database of City-wide safety and training materials policies and procedures.
* Works to create a pro-active safety culture throughout the City workforce.
* Educates managers regarding procedures related to and enforces the City's drug and alcohol policy. Oversees the administration of reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol testing on City employees.
* Organizes and tracks loss control efforts including ergonomic evaluations and solutions.
* Creates and updates safety reports and documents.
* Oversees and consults with division managers regarding compliance with federal, state, and local laws relating to functions performed within all City Departments as it relates to safety.
* Assists with research and drafting related to City safety policies, procedures, guidance documents and memoranda.

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing peremploy@cityofomaha.org.

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5314

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: peremploy@cityofomaha.org